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Q: Should I be worried about my oven smoking?

• <div><p>If your oven is new, then it&rsquo;s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don&rsquo;t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can&rsquo;t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.</p></div>

Q: How long does a burnt smell last in a house?

• <div><p>Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave&rsquo;s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home&mdash;if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference. </p></div>

Q: Does homeowners insurance cover DIY mistakes?

• <div><p>Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather&mdash;not by homeowner errors.</p></div>

Q: How long does fire damage restoration take?

• <div><p>The timeline for fire damage restoration varies significantly, from a day or two to over a year, depending on the extent of the damage. For minor incidents like a small cooking fire, cleaning up soot and removing smoke odors may only take a day or two. Repairing minor damage might take about one to two weeks. However, a major fire requiring structural repairs, full property renovation, and replacement of materials can take anywhere from six to 12 months to over a year. This longer timeline often includes waiting for insurance approvals and contractor scheduling. It's best to consult with your insurance provider and restoration team to get an accurate timeline for your specific situation.</p></div>

Q: How serious is a short circuit?

• <div><p>Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you&rsquo;re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.</p></div>

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Last update on November 12, 2025

Reviewed in November 2025
Don built an addition of a great room on the back of our home and he also removed an old chimney and reroofed the spot.
Hamilton's All Weather Maintenance
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Reviewed in May 2021
Bay to Bay came out to repair a chimney flashing and siding repair. They came out and made the repair within a week and were timely and professional. Would HIGHLY recommend them and will be going back to them if we need any other roofing repairs or when it is time to replace the roof.
Bay to Bay Building Concepts, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2019
I selected Alpha & Omega because they offered a camera inspection of chimneys and since it was off season they were running a special promotion. Technicians were on time and professional, chimney was very dirty but the crew protected the area around the fireplace. They inspected the hot water...
Alpha & Omega Stove & Sweep
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Reviewed in July 2018
Shawn arrived early for the appointment to clean and inspect the chimney. He was supposed to return a week later to make the repairs. He didn't call and didn't show. We tried numerous times to call and email with no reply (one of the phone numbers is disconnected, the other goes to an automated...
Professional Chimney Sweeping and Repair
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Reviewed in July 2013
There were no more leaks around the initial area that first showed up. But during another 2" rainstorm we experienced a leak around the chimney and once notified he was out to the house within an hour or two. As of the last two rainstorms we have not experienced anymore leaks. I was so happy...
Elieff Brothers Roofing Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
I feel that he did a good job on cleaning my chimney but he was suppose to come back and do a repair job at the top of the <br /> chimney but failed to do so and did not even bother to let me know that he would not be coming over. <br />
Chimney Cricket
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Reviewed in January 2013
David returned my initial inquiry same day, completed site inspection the following day. He and employee began the work the following week, arrived on site and began work prior to 0700. Job took about 2-3 days to complete, David returned within 2 weeks to remove the framework after the...
D N Masonry
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Reviewed in September 2011
We couldn't have been happier with Tozier's! They came out and were very professional and friendly. The fact that Tozier's knew we had just purchased this house and didn't know much about the condition of the chimney would have been the perfect opportunity for someone to take advantage of the...
Tozier's Chimney Sweeping
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Reviewed in November 2010
We set the appointment 4 days ahead. He gave me a 3 hour time window (should arrive at my home between 10 and 1 pm) and said he would call before coming. He never called or showed up. He also didn't respond to my email and phone messages. Last year he repaired my chimney and installed our...
Chimney Cricket
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Reviewed in March 2010
It went very well, but took longer than I expected due to the many days of cold weather and snow. He wasn't able to do the exterior chimney work until it warmed up at least to above 30 degrees for safety reasons and adhesion of masonry materials.
Chimney Cricket
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Old Smokey's Fireplace & Chimney

4.7(

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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1981

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Alex was on time, called with the ETA and honest regarding the chimney not safe. He explained options and approximate costs for me and make an informed decision."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

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Shamrock Maintenance Corp.

4.5(

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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1985

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Shamrock Chimney was fantastic! The team was professional, punctual, and did an excellent job. They explained everything clearly and made sure I was happy with the work. Highly recommend for any chimney needs!"

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One pass masters

New to Angi

Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

Very hard working individual looking to subcontract work and make people some money and bring new jobs to housekeepers and cleaners daily

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Absolute Chimney & Masonry Services, LLC

4.8(

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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Suggested a simple DIY repair for 2 chimney crowns that he wasn't working on . This was above and beyond!"

Response time1 day

Response rate86%

Recommended by90%of homeowners

Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Excellent - customer service is outstanding."

Recommended by93%of homeowners

Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Josh Hoppes called me same day of service request and was at my home the next day to clean my chimney. He dis a great job, was professional and courteous."

Response time3 hrs

Response rate89%

Recommended by88%of homeowners

Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"Excellent experience I came home to a brand new place . Spotless from walls to the floors"

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Ultimate Labor Service

5.0(

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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

With over 18 years experience in the cleaning industry, Ultimate Services is your industry expert in Saginaw and surrounding areas. We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a family owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today we look forward to working with you!

Response time5 hrs

Recommended by100%of homeowners

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All American Chimneys

New to Angi

Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

All American Chimneys is dedicated to providing our customers with the best quality and craftsmanship. We are here to build relationships with our customers and communities and to provide our employees with a great place to work. We look forward to working with you!

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RIA Home Solutions LLC

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Serving Fowler, MI and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

R.I.A. Home Solutions provides an affordable and experienced aide in all of your home projects! \n\nIn this economy our team understands that spending to much on something as simple as installing a window/door or even adding insulation to your attic can hurt the bank.\n\nThat is why as a family owned and operated contractor business we have a strict over head to reduce labor costs and offer you the affordable project you deserve!\n\nOur team has over a decade of experience across most industries including residential and commercial! \n\nSome of the services we offer:\n*Blown in Cellulose/Fiberglass\n*Attic Ventilation \n*Vinyl and Aluminum Siding Repairs\n*Landscaping\n*Driveway Seal Coating\n*Pressure/Soft Wash(Roofs/Siding/Pathways/Driveways)\n*Windows/Doors/Decks\n*Flooring/Drywall/Painting\n*Restoration\n\nContact us anytime for your free walkthrough and estimate! Email/PM/Call/Text

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Chimney Sweep questions, answered by experts

If your oven is new, then it’s likely that the oven smoking is due to it being a new unit. In this case, you don’t need to worry about the oven smoking. However, if your oven is old, you can’t identify any burnt food or grease that could be behind the smoking, or you have concerns about the heating element, then you should hire an oven technician to inspect your unit.

Luckily, you can typically eliminate your microwave’s burnt smell within a few hours for most situations. Be sure to let it air out for two to three hours after cleaning to let the odor evacuate your home—if you close your home up too early, the odor will be trapped. For stronger, more stubborn burnt smells, it might take a full day or more to really notice a difference.

Homeowners insurance does not cover DIY mistakes, so tread lightly if you plan to tackle your own home repairs or renovations. If you cause damage to your home while attempting repairs or renovations yourself, the cost of fixing the damage is often considered your responsibility. Most policies only cover damage caused by covered perils like fire, theft, or weather—not by homeowner errors.

The timeline for fire damage restoration varies significantly, from a day or two to over a year, depending on the extent of the damage. For minor incidents like a small cooking fire, cleaning up soot and removing smoke odors may only take a day or two. Repairing minor damage might take about one to two weeks. However, a major fire requiring structural repairs, full property renovation, and replacement of materials can take anywhere from six to 12 months to over a year. This longer timeline often includes waiting for insurance approvals and contractor scheduling. It's best to consult with your insurance provider and restoration team to get an accurate timeline for your specific situation.

Short circuits can cause significant damage to electrical appliances, bodily harm, and potentially death to humans. For this reason, they are a serious occurrence. If you’re unable to find and fix a short circuit on your own, you must reach out to a licensed electrician for help.

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